Question

ABC Company, which is headquartered in the U.S., has its production plant located in a less- developed country. In this production plant, working conditions are very poor. For example, employees work 15-hour shifts, are exposed to toxic chemicals, and are forced to work overtime. In addition, the pay is extremely low. What type of behavior is ABC Company exhibiting? a. unethical b. just c. uneconomical d. fair e. courageous

Answer 1

The answer is: a

Step-by-step explanation:

Ethics refer to moral values which govern a person or in this instance, an organisation. Business ethics encompasses the use of appropriate business policies and practices by companies when handling controversial matters such as corporate social responsibility, bribery, workplace discrimination and so on. These policies and practices are governed by the company's values. ABC company has a dismal code of ethics when it comes to their overseas production. The company is enjoying low cost production at the expense of its employees working under hazardous conditions with very little pay. These employees will potentially suffer long-term illness as a result of their work and they would not be able to afford treatments or requisite medication. These actions by ABC company are morally unjust and therefore not ethical in the lieu of their operations.